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Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment

Apartment near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Interior
Dining
Smart TV
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh apartment places you steps from Grassmarket and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment

A truly stunning, recently refurbished luxurious penthouse apartment built nearly 400 years ago in the year 1634. The apartment is split over the top 2 floors and is therefore quiet and exclusive. Being located in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket the apartment has an unrivalled location in one of the oldest and iconic areas of the city with an up-close view of Edinburgh Castle.

The apartment is situated on the third and fourth floor of an incredibly historic building in the heart of the oldest part of Edinburgh. The bricks may be hundreds of years old but this apartment offers luxury living while you enjoy your stay in Edinburgh. The beautifully restored and renovated flat offers a kitchen dining space, main bathroom and double bedroom on the entrance floor. The gorgeously panelled staircase takes you up to two further bedrooms (one twin, one double) and an additional bathroom. Both bathrooms benefit from cosy underfloor heating and powerful showers. There are three televisions in the property (one in lounge area, one in upstairs double bedroom, one in downstairs bedroom) each with its own Virgin Media box allowing guests to enjoy some down time between exploring.

With your stay in the apartment you will be provided with complimentary Twinings fine tea, Nespresso coffee, Egyptian cotton linen, towels and luxury toiletries by the Scottish Fine Soap Company. All bedding is hypoallergenic with no feathers and topped with sumptuously soft mattress toppers. A 50W bluetooth speaker is supplied to stream tunes from your phone. Wifi is super-fast (350 Mbps) throughout the apartment.

From this property you are in the heart of the old town with Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile a few minutes away. There are many buses accessible from George IV Bridge - which is located at the top of Victoria Street. There is an NCP car park with access from Kings Stables Road which is only a 5/10 min walk from the flat.

The apartment is on the upper 2 floors of an historic building - therefore there are stairs to climb. The total floor space is circa 110m2.

The Old Town is the most exciting and vibrant part of Edinburgh and you may occasionally hear fireworks (Aug festival)/bagpipes/singing/people.. however it is muted as you are 3/4 floors high.

One bedroom does not have a television.

All bed size descriptions are UK standards (which is different to US and Australian bed standards) i.e.
Single (90cm x 190cm)
Double (135cm x 190cm)
King (150cm x 200cm)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please lock the door and leave a set of keys in the keysafe (code still 1985) *** IMPORTANT MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE THE KEYBOX AND SCRAMBLE THE CODE TO KEEP THE FLAT SECURE ***
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please be respectful of our neighbours by keeping the noise reasonable between 11pm and 7am. In particular when in the common stairwell.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment to the airport?

This apartment is 7.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment to the beach?

This apartment is 3.4 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.9 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment to downtown Edinburgh?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Grassmarket Luxury Penthouse Apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F., Severna Park, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated. It’s in the heart of Grassmarket. It was a bit loud on the weekend nights but not too bad. It’s walking distance to lots of pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and a perfect location. Communication with the owner was wonderful, he could not have made it easier. A view of the castle from the bedrooms was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was as advertised

I went for the fringe theater
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Very nice unit above Grassmarket restaurants with updated amenities. Felt very clean and well kept. Attentive and timely communication fro owners. Would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C., Columbia, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect flat & location

This flat was ideal for our stay. The location is outstanding, convenient to everything. The flat itself is comfortable, clean, spacious and well-appointed. We wanted for nothing! If you’re a light sleeper choose a bedroom facing the garden because the noise from the Grassmarket pubs may bother you. Other than that though you won’t find a better place to stay while visiting Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. Communication with the owner was great and the apartment was awesome. Super comfortable, clean, spacious, and a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025